TheMoonisMyLantern

TheMoonisMyLantern ADN, LPN, RN

Mental health, substance abuse, geriatrics, PCU

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  1. I'm Overly Stressed Now

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Guest1167840's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A resident falls in a nursing home and media is all over it screaming abuse. A family member milks their elderly loved one for every penny and asset they have and nothing is ever

  2. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm sorry it feels like we're attacking the students of these schools, I can honestly say that is not my intention nor do I think it is anyone else's. As I've stated, certainly there are students that...

  3. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's a valid point, and I believe there is certainly a place for online education for NP's, just not in the current method of delivery that seems to be utilized by some online programs. In...

  4. Why Black History is Important in Nursing Education

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Stacy Winters's topic in General Nursing

    Spoken very

  5. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    True no one is forcing them to. But the fee for service should reflect the quality of service provided. The fact that people are okay with paying bloated tuition without even getting secured...

  6. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are ways to assess body of knowledge that don't require a student to repeat (and pay for) courses that they've already completed. The world of academics is already bleeding students dry...

  7. Why Black History is Important in Nursing Education

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Stacy Winters's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly all minorities have faced challenges when it comes to receiving appropriate healthcare but bringing attention to the challenges of one minority such as in this thread does not minimize the...

  8. Do nurses hate nursing?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to pandora1212's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's not just acute care that this pressure to do less with more, it's present in almost every facet of our healthcare system. We turned healthcare into a business in this country and there are...

  9. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Coursework that ends in a degree shouldn't have to be repeated before advancing education. Nurses use what they learned in A/P every day in practice, and through continuing education one can easily...

  10. Patterns?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, there are days at work where I feel like a rockstar, managers are complimentary of what I'm doing, the patients are so happy, co-workers shout my name when I walk on the unit, the doctor...

  11. The golden first year?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    If you're feeling this much distress it's time to see someone professionally to talk to. Your employer likely offers EAP which is a good place to start as they provide a certain number of sessions for...

  12. I Really Do Not Want the COVID Vaccine ?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to AspiringNurse94's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I guess what I don't understand with not wanting the vaccine, is that even though many people are likely to recover from COVID we are learning almost every day new things that the virus can cause long...

  13. How do you dilute IV push phenergan?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to eastsider's topic in General Nursing

    The second method you mentioned seems weird to me. I would be concerned that 2.5mL total amount wouldn't be dilute enough for Phenergan, even if it is a low dose. I would stick with what you're...

  14. Four 12s in a row?!?! ??

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work 8 hour shifts but I did 12's and weekend baylor for a very long time before and I've found that I had a lot more dread and anxiety about returning to work when I had that nice stretch...

  15. I Really Do Not Want the COVID Vaccine ?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to AspiringNurse94's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I hear you. The problem though is that after saving for three years to get a master's degree, in my area, that would get you 2 dollars extra an hour. Employers want BSN's, they don't want to give...

  16. RNS/Pensions/benefits

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work it's through the state so benefits are quite good, pay however is lower than the private sector and the raises are non existent. Private hospitals in the area offer 401k with small amount...

  17. Why Black History is Important in Nursing Education

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Stacy Winters's topic in General Nursing

    They're quite active on the form actually. I'm sure they were on the cusp of closing the thread. I'm glad they didn't though because I really liked the information the OP and other posters have...

  18. Chiropractors

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Wow, I'm surprised they don't cover it. But 30 bucks per visit is excellent, especially if you get pain relief from a

  19. Why Black History is Important in Nursing Education

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Stacy Winters's topic in General Nursing

    He had a different username korlotta something like that, but when users close their accounts it turns into "guest20392309u" instead. He came here caused a bunch of drama on few threads and then...

  20. Psychiatric patients refusing to move rooms?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    Wow Davey, I wish I could have been there to help hold or give the IM's, the milieu mutinies were always fun to deal with

  21. Jobs whilst in NP School.

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to VaniCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to keep going when you're burned out, however before changing the scenery you need to be mindful of what your long term goals for once you become an NP. Do you plan on working more as...

  22. Correctional Nursing

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to sirI's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for the article! I have been considering correctional nursing for a very long time. Everyone I know that has done it has loved it. I've worked medical, did psych, currently work geriatrics, but...

  23. I Really Do Not Want the COVID Vaccine ?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to AspiringNurse94's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You're so right, nursing wanted to be a "profession" and sneered at being regarded as a "trade", yet I think we were in better shape as an occupation when 3 year diploma programs were the standard for...

  24. Grocery store workers hazard pay

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to 1gr8trnstudent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hazard pay? As long as my pay check clears the bank, then that's payment enough. I knew getting into nursing that I was going to be dealing with infectious diseases, and COVID is not the only bug out...

  25. Psychiatric patients refusing to move rooms?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    They used to call that a "show of force" but apparently that wasn't friendly enough so now they call it a "show of support"